is also available.
• The credits earned through successful completion of this
program do not count toward the 60-credit requirement
imposed by Wisconsin Administrative Code Section LES
2.01(1)(e) for employed of cers. However, academy credits
may be applied toward an Associate Degree in Criminal
Justice to partially satisfy the college credit requirement.
Students who successfully complete this program will receive
law enforcement of cer certi ability status in the state of
Wisconsin.
• Completed application.
• An associate degree in Criminal Justice, 60 college credits at
an associate's degree level or higher, or current employment
with a sponsoring law enforcement agency.
• Self-sponsored applicants must have of cial completed high
school and college transcript(s) sent to NWTC. An application
packet will be emailed to the student once the online college
application is completed. Applicants will submit to a
background check and FBI ngerprinting process (at
applicant's expense). Proof of United States citizenship must
be provided.
• Applicants must provide documentation showing successful
completion of the DOJ Physical Readiness Test. The test must
be passed within 180 days of the Academy start date. NWTC
does host this test on a limited basis. Students must also pass
another DOJ Physical Readiness test at the completion of the
program to obtain their certi ability status. A list of tness
test events and minimum passing scores for the pre and post
test can be found via the Physical Readiness Testing link on
the right side of this page.
• Currently employed of cers must complete the NWTC
application and provide contact information for their agency
training of cer. For further details on the application process
for employed of cers, contact the NWTC Public Safety
Department at (920) 491-2627.
• Students must be eligible to drive college vehicles under the
college's insurance carrier. An assessment of the student's
driving record will take place at the time the student packet
is turned in.
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete
the Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Academy
technical diploma in the number of semesters shown.
FIRST SEMESTER
30-504-700 Overview of Criminal Justice 1
30-504-701 Overview of Patrol Response 2
30-504-702 Overview of Tactics 1
30-504-703 Overview of Investigations 2
30-504-705 Principles of Tactics 5
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